Gold Fame Citrus by Claire Vaye Watkins

Set in a near-future dystopian California ravaged by relentless drought, the story follows Luz and Ray, two survivors navigating a barren landscape where water is more precious than gold. As society crumbles and the desert expands, they encounter a mysterious child, igniting a journey filled with hope and desperation. Their quest for a better life leads them through a world of surreal beauty and danger, exploring themes of survival, love, and the human spirit's resilience against environmental collapse.

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